Bob

I am not sure what the law says on this. We are planning to land separately in 2002. Is it possible for my spouse, who is not the Principal applicant, to land in Canada before me - the principal applicant. Kindly clarify this for us. Thanks. Bob

Andrew Miller

No, it is not permissible. While family members are allowed to land separately as
long as they do it before the expiration of their visas the principal applicant must
land first in such case.

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Stephen C. Gallagher

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No. The principal applicant must land before or at the same time as any dependents. A
dependent CANNOT land first. If the dependent tries to land first, he will not be
allowed to land.

Stephen

Jonathan Fon

No. The immigrant status of the spouse or dependent children relies on that of the principal. When you are at the port of entry, there is a critical step to finalize the procedure of immigration. The immigration officer may reject the immigrant visa issued by a visa office which has processed your application. If the principal were not granted the status, there is no possibility of the spouse and dependent children being granted the staus.